Dan Evans Nicholas Otto Generally speaking, I believe myself to be a calm, rational person. I suspect most people think that about themselves, YouTube videos of public freakouts notwithstanding. But like so many, I recently found myself at the business end of some pointed emotions â anger, disappointment and despair â at this most joyous-slash-stressful time of…
The urbanization of water poverty Over the twentieth century, the story of water access inequality in the United States has morphed from a predominantly rural to a majority urban problemâa process we call the urbanization of water poverty. Nationwide, the United States has made great strides in improving water and sewerage access since the 1970s,…
LANCASTER, Pa . â On a recent Sunday afternoon, I was one of 36 would-be Rembrandts gathered in the large studio of the Painting with a Twist store on Centerville Road, just outside Lancaster. Each of us sat before a blank canvas mounted on a tabletop easel. We had three brushes each, plus paper plates…
With consumers still reluctant to launch home improvement projects, and still not familiar with its new name, and U.S. Customs still delaying shipments under the federal law aimed ending forced labor of China’s Uyghur people, Henrico County-based LL Flooring Holding had another tough quarter. The company, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, said second-quarter sales fell…
The best-kept secret for interior designers isn’t so secret anymore. Every year, Etsy sells millions of handmade, one-of-a-kind, and vintage items created by independent sellers around the world. Popular for design experts, DIYers, and anyone interested in buying unique items from an online global marketplace, Etsy has a huge fan base. In fact, every 15…
